For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,967 students in 27408, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in 27408, NC is Grimsley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27408 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27408, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27408 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grimsley High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27408, NC Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grimsley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27408, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27408, NC include Grimsley High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27408?
1 public high schools are located in 27408.
What is the racial composition of students in 27408?
27408 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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